Thursday, September 12, 2013

Warrant Issued for Burns' Arrest/If You Missed the Thuggery...


The Wayne County, Tennessee, news has reported that the sheriff's department issued a warrant for John Clark Burns Jr.'s arrest when he leaves the hospital. While this is very sad, it should dispel rumors that Burns was not intoxicated at the time of the accident that killed Brittany Marie Underwood.

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Ah, if you missed the brouhaha last night, we're afraid it's no longer available. We would have preferred to keep the Shoalanda page a friend type page rather than making "her" a public figure, but since some users...oddly enough not any who were our FB friends...have protested, we are now a "page" which one must fan or like. This was not our idea, but was done entirely by FB. Most of our friends made the transfer, but if you have been omitted, it was by FB and not us. We are very sorry for any inconvenience.

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Now to clear up some fallacious remarks concerning yesterday's blog. All but two or three came from commenters who were not our FB friends. We have always believed everyone should have a right to comment if they wish, as long as they can abstain from cursing, etc. Sadly, many can't. Apparently many also can't read:

1. Burns isn't the man's name. Yes, John Clark's surname is Burns. No one here made that up to add any excitement or irony to the story of the fiery crash.

2. Burns wasn't drunk. According to reports now released from Wayne County, he was legally intoxicated.

3. Burns is only 25, so he shouldn't be held accountable (we don't make these up, folks). At 25, a man is old enough to smoke, drink, marry, get a tattoo, serve his country, make legally binding contracts, have finished law school, or lack only one year finishing medical school. Yes, Burns should be held accountable.

4. Burns will suffer enough since he killed the woman he loved. That's not for us to decide. The State of Tennessee has already issued an arrest warrant for Burns. What if he had killed your relative? 

5. The Darby store/homeplace was in such disrepair it's no great loss (we're cleaning that one up quite a bit). We're glad that everyone who commented on this lives in Beverly Hills, but the old store was loved by the family that built it and owned it. Just because it may not look like something of value to you, that doesn't mean it wasn't priceless to others.

6. The Darby store was auctioned off about a month ago. According to family, it most certainly wasn't.

7. Shoalanda said the store was worth more than Miss Underwood's life (That little ditty was contributed by a man who said he's leaving Tuscumbia and the Shoals because he can't find a job that's worthy of him). No, we said more knew of and loved the store than Miss Underwood. That's simply mathematical fact. The store was 89 years old and had been part of thousands of lives. Those who are grieving for the store should be allowed to.

8. The store owners shouldn't care about the building since someone lost their life in the accident. The store owners have money invested in the building, as well as great sentiment. The family member who contacted us also stated he wanted to see Burns held accountable for killing Miss Underwood. They also have every right to want Burns to repay them for their monetary loss.

9. The Burns family will sue Shoalanda for "slander." We're pretty sure the word is "libel;" however, nothing published was untrue.

That about covers the untrue comments. Yes, we did delete comments that used profanity, etc. That's always been our policy. We're won't get into the comments on the blog that threatened innocent doves, friends of the blogging group, you name it. Sadly, we're pretty sure that once Burns is arrested, these same people will be yelling, "Off with his head."



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10 comments:

  1. You didn't comment on the picture. Why would you put flames on the picture? That is hurtful to the family. You have the freedom to write what you want but that picture was distasteful. I think you think you will get more followers from this but you wont. Its very sad that you had to post something that will end your blog. I wont reading anymore of this or the other pages you are affiliated with. If anyone needs to know the name of the other pages, feel free to contact me.

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  2. I see you havent changed the picure at all....which was my main beef.....very improper...and despicable..

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  3. Although I agree about not reading this piece of trash blog, sometimes it is like watching a train wreck, especially when the train is running over the authors, you don't want to look but just can't help it.
    Here is an idea that has caught on "privately" amongst those who wish to see the authors of this "blog" and their companion online publications, hit them where it will REALLY hurt: Check out the sites and make a point of letting any advertisers KNOW that if they support them they will no longer get your business. I and several friends have done this and believe me, if enough do it Shoalanda will be officially with the ghosts (one of the authors is so fond of channeling LOL)

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    1. You do know that she probabaly does not make enough money off the advertisers to put any major dent in her pocketbook.

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    2. HH, you are mistaken using the "singular" and "female" reference for this blog. It is a group, it calls itself a group, those in the "know" have the names and addresses of those in the "group" and a couple DO try to add to their pocketbook with online publications. One is even trying to complete with te local paper although failing badly.
      One other thing, "Shoalanda" has fooled many people into thinking this is a news source. It was deliberate, the authors are either bad writers who had limited publication of wannabe reporters who are known for hounding local law enforcement for "material" BUT this is a BLOG. It states opinions NOT facts. Often false and vicious, sometimes just plain crazy, but don't let this garbage upset you. IT IS A BLOG, very akin to a part of the human anatomy that is sometimes full of "it" and usually "stinks" Once again, the only way to punish these people is to financially hurt their other enterprises (it is EASY to find out who those in the Shoalanda group actually are, ask around at the Florence Lauderdale Public Library)

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    3. Avenger, while we do publish some news that isn't published elsewhere, we've never claimed to be a news source. We have always stated clearly that the blogs are our opinion(s)...and we do allow other opinions.

      Your remark about having addresses of blogging team members is interesting to say the least. I'm sure everyone falsely named in some of these comments (not published) will be very interested.

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  4. Take down this page or at the least the picture! God said if you Judge others then you will be judged!

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    1. Please read article in left sidebar on judgment. Thanks.

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  5. Brittany was one of the most beautiful and kindest person I have met...too see that picture is just overwhelming..all I can do is just be forgiving and accept that there are people like you in this world

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  6. One day you will wake up all alone and hurting. You will look desperately around for love and compassion but will not find it because you have surrounded yourself for so long with judgement, legalism and hate. Are you hurting from your own ignored and hidden wounds? Is that why you close your eyes to those who are in anguish at the end of your pointing finger? Open your eyes. Look honestly around. We are all in the same or similar situations at some time in our lives. Some part of your personality is underdeveloped or either non-existent. I am sure that you will desire grace and forgiveness at some point in your life. Don't selfishly and arrogantly withhold from others that which you will so desperately long for at some point in your own life. Tread lightly and with love.

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